westward
Example Sentences
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Forecasters expect the heat dome to gradually shift westward next week, but not before millions of Americans contend with dangerous temperatures during the holiday weekend.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
According to the report, commanders became aware of the fire’s westward movement just after 2 a.m., and ordered evacuations for much of west Altadena at 3 a.m., with alerts going out at 3:25 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
While Young America emphasized internal improvements and westward expansion, the spirit carried over into the “American system” of manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
The travellers moved on, continuing westward along the coast.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Suddenly he was aware that two black specks were moving slowly along it, going westward; and looking again he saw that three others were creeping eastward to meet them.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
